Portugal 1-1 Congo DR Result, Score & Stats

Portugal and Congo DR before their World Cup 2026 Group K match

FIFA ranking#5Portugal

World Cup appearances8Portugal

Recent form (last 5)WDWLDPortugal

Recent form (last 5)WWLWDCongo DR

World Cup appearances1Congo DR

FIFA ranking#46Congo DR

June 17, 2026HoustonGroup KLast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

45'+5'Goal
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) scores!!
-Substitution
Before the second half begins F. CONCEIÇÃO (in) comes off the bench to replace BERNARDO (out) (Portugal)
57'Substitution
Noah SADIKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Ngalayel MUKAU (out) (Congo DR)
72'Substitution
RAFAEL LEAO (in) comes off the bench to replace NETO (out) (Portugal)
72'Substitution
Semedo (in) comes off the bench to replace N. MENDES (out) (Portugal)
74'Substitution
PICKEL (in) comes off the bench to replace Edo KAYEMBE (out) (Congo DR)
74'Substitution
Joris KAYEMBE (in) comes off the bench to replace Arthur MASUAKU (out) (Congo DR)

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Portugal vs Congo DR Match Result

Full Time

Portugal4-2-3-1

Full Time1 - 1FT

Result: Draw

Congo DR5-3-2

Goals45'+5' Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) scores!!

Latest Commentary

37'
Edo KAYEMBE (Congo DR) commits a foul.
39'
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
41'
JOÃO CANCELO (Portugal) commits a foul.

Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston
Date: June 17, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 17, 12:00 PM
Attendance: 68,777
Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 17, 12:00 PM Houston

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

7Shots8

--Shots on Target--

5Corners4

6Fouls9

3Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

3Offsides2

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Portugal vs Congo DR Match Result

Portugal and Congo DR finished level at 1 - 1 in Group K. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 1
Winner: Draw
Goals: 45'+5' Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) scores!!
Standings: 1. Colombia 7 pts | 2. Portugal 5 pts | 3. Congo DR 4 pts | 4. Uzbekistan 0 pts Full table
Group: Group K
Updated: 2026-06-18

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

PortugalLocal listingsOfficial guide

Congo DRLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Portugal vs Congo DR Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
3'
AttemptPOR
Foul
JOÃO CANCELO (Portugal) commits a foul.
6'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
JOÃO NEVES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
6'
GoalPOR
Goal!
JOÃO NEVES (Portugal) scores!!
10'
AttemptPOR
Offside
N. MENDES (Portugal) is ruled offside.
11'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
13'
CardPOR
Yellow card
BERNARDO (Portugal) is booked by the referee.
14'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Bakambu (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
AttemptCON
Corner
Arthur MASUAKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
15'
AttemptCON
Offside
Bakambu (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
29'
AttemptPOR
Corner
BERNARDO (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
31'
AttemptCON
Foul
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
32'
CardCON
Yellow card
Chancel MBEMBA (Congo DR) is booked by the referee.
33'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Edo KAYEMBE (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
37'
AttemptCON
Foul
Edo KAYEMBE (Congo DR) commits a foul.
39'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
41'
AttemptPOR
Foul
JOÃO CANCELO (Portugal) commits a foul.
43'
AttemptCON
Foul
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
AttemptCON
Foul
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
45'+3'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+4'
AttemptCON
Corner
Arthur MASUAKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
45'+5'
AttemptCON
Corner
Arthur MASUAKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
45'+5'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+5'
GoalCON
Goal!
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) scores!!
45'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
Before the second half begins F. CONCEIÇÃO (in) comes off the bench to replace BERNARDO (out) (Portugal)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptCON
Foul
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) commits a foul.
49'
AttemptPOR
Foul
VITINHA (Portugal) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptCON
Offside
Bakambu (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
53'
AttemptPOR
Corner
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
55'
AttemptPOR
Offside
JOÃO CANCELO (Portugal) is ruled offside.
56'
AttemptCON
Corner
Arthur MASUAKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
57'
AttemptCON
Foul
Bakambu (Congo DR) commits a foul.
57'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Noah SADIKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Ngalayel MUKAU (out) (Congo DR)
58'
AttemptCON
Foul
Aaron WAN-BISSAKA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptPOR
Corner
N. MENDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
63'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Steve KAPUADI (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
64'
AttemptPOR
Foul
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) commits a foul.
66'
AttemptCON
Foul
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) commits a foul.
67'
AttemptCON
Foul
Edo KAYEMBE (Congo DR) commits a foul.
68'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
72'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
RAFAEL LEAO (in) comes off the bench to replace NETO (out) (Portugal)
72'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
Semedo (in) comes off the bench to replace N. MENDES (out) (Portugal)
74'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
74'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
PICKEL (in) comes off the bench to replace Edo KAYEMBE (out) (Congo DR)
74'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Joris KAYEMBE (in) comes off the bench to replace Arthur MASUAKU (out) (Congo DR)
77'
AttemptPOR
Corner
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
77'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Bakambu (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
F. CONCEIÇÃO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
AttemptPOR
Foul
RENATO VEIGA (Portugal) commits a foul.
80'
AttemptPOR
Offside
F. CONCEIÇÃO (Portugal) is ruled offside.
83'
AttemptPOR
Foul
F. CONCEIÇÃO (Portugal) commits a foul.
83'
SubstitutionPOR
Substitution
G. RAMOS (in) comes off the bench to replace VITINHA (out) (Portugal)
85'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Gedeon KALULU (in) comes off the bench to replace Aaron WAN-BISSAKA (out) (Congo DR)
85'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Simon BANZA (in) comes off the bench to replace Bakambu (out) (Congo DR)
88'
CardPOR
Yellow card
Semedo (Portugal) is booked by the referee.
90'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptPOR
Attempt at Goal
RONALDO (Portugal) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
CardPOR
Yellow card
TOMÁS A. (Portugal) is booked by the referee.
90'+4'
AttemptPOR
Corner
B. FERNANDES (Portugal) takes a corner kick.
90'+5'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
95'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Portugal vs Congo DR Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Portugal and Congo DR can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Portugal vs Congo DR Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Portugal4-2-3-1

1Diogo Costa

4Tomas Araujo

13Renato Veiga

20Joao Cancelo

25Nuno Mendes

8Bruno Fernandes

10Bernardo Silva

15Joao Neves

23Vitinha

7Cristiano Ronaldo

18Pedro Neto

Congo DR4-2-3-1

1Lionel Mpasi

2Aaron Wan-bissaka

3Steve Kapuadi

4Axel Tuanzebe

22Chancel Mbemba

26Arthur Masuaku

6Ngalayel Mukau

8Samuel Moutoussamy

25Edo Kayembe

17Cedric Bakambu

20Yoane Wissa

Portugal Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Tomas AraujoFWD7.8
Joao CanceloMID7.6
Diogo DalotMID7.4

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Match Report

Portugal and Congo DR meet in Group K. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Portugal will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Congo DR need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

45'+5' Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) scores!!

Congo DR Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Chancel MbembaFWD7.8
Aaron Wan-BissakaMID7.6
Alex TuanzebeMID7.4

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Portugal Team Profile

Portugal are in Group K.
Roberto Martínez leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Congo DR Team Profile

Congo DR are in Group K.
Sébastien Desabre leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Portugal vs Congo DR Key Players To Watch

Portugal carry major influence through Tomas Araujo and Joao Cancelo. Congo DR answer through Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Tomas Araujo

Defender - Portugal

Important for Portugal in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Joao Cancelo

Defender - Portugal

Important for Portugal in transition moments.

66: Caps
12: Goals
Threat: Threat

Chancel Mbemba

Defender - Congo DR

Important for Congo DR in the final third.

104: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Defender - Congo DR

Important for Congo DR in the final third.

10: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Portugal vs Congo DR Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Portugal Win32%

Draw28%

Congo DR Win40%

Head-to-Head Record

Portugal wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Congo DR wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Portugal Approach

Portugal need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Congo DR Approach

Congo DR can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group K Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Colombia	3	3	7
2	Portugal	3	5	5
3	Congo DR	3	1	4
4	Uzbekistan	3	-9	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Portugal vs UzbekistanJun 23, 2026 - 5:00 PM UTC

Colombia vs Congo DRJun 24, 2026 - 2:00 AM UTC

Portugal vs Congo DR FAQ

Who won Portugal vs Congo DR?

Portugal and Congo DR drew 1 - 1.

When is Portugal vs Congo DR at World Cup 2026?

Portugal vs Congo DR is on June 17, 2026 at Houston Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is 17:00 UTC | 1:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Portugal vs Congo DR live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Portugal vs Congo DR lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Portugal vs Congo DR in?

Portugal and Congo DR are in Group K.

Where is Portugal vs Congo DR being played?

The match is being played at Houston Stadium in Houston.

Where can I follow Portugal vs Congo DR live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.